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a long narrow channel dug in the earth
  • dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property

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The first known use of trench was in the 15th century

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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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